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Rio Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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238 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palmer Gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Natanael!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Natanael shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerrard tries to sprawl out of it but Natanael keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerrard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerrard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Natanael misses the jab.
Natanael cracks Gerrard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Palmer Gerrard has been cut.
Natanael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerrard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natanael throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Natanael is defended easily by Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Natanael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gerrard is in Natanael's guard.
Natanael has his feet on Gerrard's thighs here. He's pushed Gerrard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gerrard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Natanael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Yvon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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254 lbs
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Yvon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvon misses with a body shot.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Yvon avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho unleashes a big counter combination but Yvon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yvon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yvon avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Mathias Yvon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yvon misses with a hook
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yvon.
Yvon throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Yvon misses with a body shot
and Carvalho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Yvon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yvon.
It looks like Gabriel Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yvon.
Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yvon throws a combination that misses
and Carvalho counters with a low kick, right behind Yvon 's knee.
Yvon really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yvon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho feints and then cracks Yvon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yvon down.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the head.
Yvon swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a counter combo.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Yvon works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yvon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Yvon.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Yvon avoids it with no problem.
Yvon misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Yvon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Yvon.
Yvon is breathing heavily.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yvon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yvon is looking to land body kicks.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yvon.
Yvon swings widly with a right hand
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yvon is looking to score with low kicks.
Carvalho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carvalho lands a jab-cross combination.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yvon back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carvalho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yvon's head backwards.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carvalho is looking to slow Yvon down with leg kicks.
Yvon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yvon scrambles back to his feet.
Yvon throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a right hand to the body.
Carvalho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yvon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yvon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yvon throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho stalks Yvon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yvon's face. Yvon staggers backwards, shaken.
Yvon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carvalho lands a big head kick that sends Yvon tumbling to the mat! Carvalho takes a step backwards and waves Yvon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yvon throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yvon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvalho to score with a decent uppercut.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carvalho throws a head kick that Yvon semi-blocks.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yvon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho jabs at Yvon's body.
Carvalho lands a head kick. Yvon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yvon.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Yvon.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Yvon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Carvalho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yvon throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho slips a jab from Yvon.
Gabriel Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho clobbers Yvon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yvon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yvon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carvalho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yvon misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Yvon blocks the low kick.
Yvon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yvon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Yvon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yvon backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mathias Yvon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Yvon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Yvon ducks down to avoid it.
Yvon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yvon throws a sloppy body shot
and Carvalho counters with a good low kick that Yvon was not able to check.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho with a nice cross.
Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.
Yvon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yvon misses with an uppercut
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1-2. Carvalho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yvon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Carvalho catches Yvon right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
A big left from Yvon misses.
Carvalho thuds his right hand into Yvon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carvalho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yvon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yvon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yvon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Yvon.
Carvalho lunges at Yvon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yvon's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yvon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Yvon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yvon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yvon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yvon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yvon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yvon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yvon throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Carvalho!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a nice head kick!
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Carvalho.
Carvalho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvalho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yvon throws a one two combo.
Yvon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yvon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carvalho!
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Carvalho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Yvon throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Good shot there by Yvon.
Yvon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carvalho.
Yvon misses with a lunging right hand
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Yvon.
Yvon throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yvon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yvon walks into a straight right hand from Carvalho.
A lazy left from Carvalho finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yvon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yvon throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Yvon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Yvon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yvon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yvon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho thumps Yvon with a low kick.
Yvon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carvalho!
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Yvon.
Carvalho throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Yvon's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho jabs at Yvon's body.
Yvon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Yvon ducks under and follows up with a left that Yvon also avoids with ease.
Carvalho works over Yvon's head and body with a nice combination.
Yvon throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho tries a quick counter leg kick but Yvon is wise to it.
Yvon moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Yvon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Yvon misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yvon.
Yvon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.
Yvon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho throws a nice head kick!
Carvalho cracks Yvon with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho moves out of range as Yvon strikes.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho lands a head kick!
Yvon misses with a series of wild punches.
Yvon misses with a left hand
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yvon.
Yvon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carvalho's hands.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yvon throws out the jab.
Mathias Yvon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Carvalho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eloi Prosper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jewell Geoffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eloi Prosper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jewell Geoffrey!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geoffrey misses with a double jab.
Geoffrey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prosper is out of range and Geoffrey settles back down.
Prosper checks a leg kick nicely.
Prosper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geoffrey.
Geoffrey misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prosper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prosper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prosper closes the distance and clinches up with Geoffrey, looking for a takedown. Prosper pushes Geoffrey against the cage but Geoffrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Geoffrey misses with a hook.
Prosper fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prosper moves away.
Geoffrey gets a double leg takedown into Prosper's guard.
Prosper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Prosper working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prosper is trying to control the position but Geoffrey postures up.
Prosper controlling Geoffrey's posture.
Prosper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geoffrey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prosper trying to control the position.
Prosper striking off his back but it's not causing Geoffrey any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prosper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geoffrey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prosper is looking to clinch.
Geoffrey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Geoffrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prosper moves out of range of the strikes.
Geoffrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geoffrey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Geoffrey gets a double leg takedown into Prosper's guard.
Geoffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geoffrey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Geoffrey throwing strikes from guard but Prosper blocks nicely.
Prosper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Geoffrey is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prosper has momentary wrist control but Geoffrey slips an elbow through the middle.
Prosper trying to keep a closed guard but Geoffrey is proving a slippery customer.
Prosper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Prosper wants to control from the top but Geoffrey keeps moving.
Geoffrey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prosper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prosper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geoffrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey controlling Prosper's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geoffrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prosper is one step ahead there.
Geoffrey trying to control the position.
Prosper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Geoffrey keeping full guard, as Prosper tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrey trying to keep a closed guard but Prosper is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewell Geoffrey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prosper lands a head kick!
Prosper moves away from the strike by Geoffrey.
Prosper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geoffrey as he jumps to the side.
Geoffrey misses with a body shot.
Geoffrey throws an overhand right that lands on Prosper's shoulder, as Prosper tries to avoid the shot.
Geoffrey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Geoffrey is looking to advance position but Prosper won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Geoffrey is trying to control. Prosper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Geoffrey throwing strikes but missing.
Geoffrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prosper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prosper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prosper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prosper is looking for a kimura here.
Prosper is keen to just control but Geoffrey is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper wants to free his trapped foot but Geoffrey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prosper is thwarting Geoffrey's attempts to control the position.
Prosper moves into full mount! Geoffrey won't be happy about that!
Geoffrey tries to hold on but Prosper pushes him away.
Geoffrey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Prosper lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Prosper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Geoffrey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Prosper is riding his opponent, not letting Geoffrey buck him off.
Prosper is looking to control Geoffrey but Geoffrey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prosper controlling the position well here. Geoffrey rolled but Prosper kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Geoffrey is really stuck here.
Prosper tries to keep control of the position but Geoffrey is staying busy.
Geoffrey tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Prosper's arms.
Geoffrey fending off the submission attempt from Prosper.
Prosper tries to keep control of the position but Geoffrey is staying busy.
Prosper is riding his opponent, not letting Geoffrey buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prosper working for a choke but Geoffrey is defending well.
Prosper avoiding Geoffrey 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eloi Prosper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Geoffrey. Prosper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prosper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geoffrey tries to avoid it but Prosper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geoffrey to the ground. Geoffrey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Geoffrey.
Geoffrey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prosper is trying to maintain the position but Geoffrey is very close to passing his half guard.
Geoffrey is looking for a kimura but Prosper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geoffrey to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geoffrey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geoffrey's back!
Prosper keeps control of the position as Geoffrey tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper biding his time, looking for the opening.
Prosper avoiding Geoffrey 's attempts to control his hands.
Prosper looking for the choke but no joy.
Geoffrey tries to escape but Prosper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Prosper punches the canvas rather than the man.
Prosper tries to get the hooks in deep but Geoffrey pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey is in bad spot here.
Geoffrey controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Geoffrey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Geoffrey right now.
Prosper is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Geoffrey up.
Prosper controls the position.
Geoffrey prevents Prosper from getting a body triangle.
Prosper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Geoffrey.
Prosper throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrey covering up well and avoiding damage.
Prosper gets his hands free as Geoffrey looks to control.
Prosper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Geoffrey trying to control the position but Prosper manages to sink in the hooks.
Geoffrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prosper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Geoffrey is defending well though. Prosper let's go of the attempt for now.
Prosper struggling to keep hold of the position.
Eloi Prosper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prosper tightening his grip on Geoffrey, looking for the choke.
Prosper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrey tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eloi Prosper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prosper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eloi Prosper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan throws a hook to the side of Klemen's head but Klemen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klemen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Klemen's shoulder, as Klemen tries to avoid the shot.
Klemen throws a jab when Callahan was well out of range.
Callahan throws a push kick but Klemen slaps the foot to one side.
Klemen rushes Callahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Callahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Klemen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klemen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Klemen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Klemen misses with an elbow strike.
Callahan throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan is trying to push Klemen away but Klemen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Klemen is controlling him.
Klemen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Callahan wants to break free but Klemen has control.
Klemen is pressed up against the cage. Callahan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klemen down to the mat. Klemen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klemen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan moves out of range of the body kick.
Callahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klemen instigates a clinch.
Callahan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Callahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klemen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Callahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klemen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klemen is looking to land body kicks.
Klemen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Klemen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Callahan.
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Callahan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callahan moves out of range as Klemen strikes.
A cross from Klemen lands.
Klemen instigates a clinch.
Callahan misses with a punch on the inside.
Klemen lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Klemen is controlling him.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan has a couple of punches blocked by Klemen.
Callahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adel Klemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Callahan.
Klemen digs a right hand into Callahan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callahan's gas tank.
Callahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klemen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klemen lands with a right to the head.
Klemen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Callahan is rocked!
Callahan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Callahan is still on wobbly legs! Can Klemen finish him?
Klemen pushes Callahan against the cage. Klemen is working some dirty boxing. Klemen pushes off with a quick right hook! Callahan goes down! Callahan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Klemen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Klemen!
After the fight, Adel Klemen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazzaro Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo comes to the cage accompanied by headbussa. Tyson Rizzo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lazzaro Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Lorenzo throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
A jab from Lorenzo finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
It looks like Tyson Rizzo has been cut.
We've been told by Rizzo's head coaches at Ultimate Fighting Federation Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rizzo's head.
Rizzo is rocked!
Lorenzo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rizzo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lorenzo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazzaro Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleixo Gene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleixo Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Channing Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie slips the punch.
Gene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mackenzie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mackenzie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mackenzie slips a jab from Gene.
Mackenzie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gene on his heels. He'll look to pass Gene's guard now, I'm sure.
Mackenzie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mackenzie is sitting in close to Gene's body. Gene has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mackenzie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mackenzie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gene.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleixo Gene!
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